1. Listen to the Message
Today’s Scripture
Psalm 1, Matthew 5
What is Happiness
Happiness is an
Most of the time our happiness is based on the “
You need to follow what
The way we view happiness is not the same way Jesus views happiness!
What is it that
The Be Happy Attitudes are not given to us by Jesus as a
In the mind of Jesus, Blessedness, or true happiness, does not depend on
Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually
Acknowledging the depths of our
My Additional Notes:
2. Discuss in a Life Group
READ TOGETHER:
Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!
2 But his delight is in the Law of the Lord,
And on His Law he meditates day and night.
3 He will be like a tree planted by [b]streams of water,
Which yields its fruit in its season,
And its leaf does not wither;
And in whatever he does, he prospers. —Psalm 1
The Sermon on the Mount; The Beatitudes
5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2 And He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
10 “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. —Matthew 5:1-12
DISCUSS
How important is it for you to experience happiness in life?
DISCUSS
How does our idea of happiness compare with Jesus’ idea of happiness?
DISCUSS
Discuss the 3 things to avoid in Psalm 1.
DISCUSS
What does “poor in spirit” refer to and why is it so important?
PRAY
Take some time to pray for each other. Any specific needs can be listed here